Between 1998-99 and 2001-02, the net worth of the total public sector increased by $1,007 million, largely flowing from the reduction in net debt by $811 million. Net debt is calculated as the sum of liabilities in the form deposits held, advances received and borrowing, less assets in the form of cash and deposits, advances paid, and investments loans and placements.

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